Surprise leaders of the German Bundesliga RB Leipzig are reportedly running the rule on CSKA Moscow of Russia winter transfer target Henry Onyekuru who plays for KAS Eupen in Belgium.

Newly promoted Leipzig who are currently top of the Bundesliga are combing Europe for more firepower and according to reports in Belgium, Onyekuru is one of their targets.

They have sent scouts to watch the 19 year old Nigerian, who was on target yesterday for Eupen in their 3-2 win over Club Brugge in the Belgian cup, adding to his 7 goals and 5 assists in the league.

Reportedly monitored by fellow Bundesliga side Hoffeinheim and Belgian giants Anderlecht, a reported bid from CSKA Moscow was turned down by Eupen who are keen on holding onto the forward until at least next summer.

Onyekuru moved to Eupen in the summer of 2015 and lead the team to promotion from the second division, and he is on a contract which runs until 2020.